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What should a newly hired employee give their employer?
What should a newly hired employee give their employer?
An employee that is paid wages and does not work in an independently established business ________ a contractor’s license.
An employee that is paid wages and does not work in an independently established business ________ a contractor’s license.
If an employee comes to work 15 minutes late, how much time can an employer deduct from the wages?
If an employee comes to work 15 minutes late, how much time can an employer deduct from the wages?
What should John, an employee, do if his employer requires him to work more than six consecutive days?
What should John, an employee, do if his employer requires him to work more than six consecutive days?
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How soon must an employer pay the employee, if the employee quits without prior notice?
How soon must an employer pay the employee, if the employee quits without prior notice?
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By what date must the employer provide a W-2 form to its employees or Form 1099 to Non-Employees?
By what date must the employer provide a W-2 form to its employees or Form 1099 to Non-Employees?
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If an employer is considering firing an employee, what should they NOT take into consideration?
If an employer is considering firing an employee, what should they NOT take into consideration?
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An employee works for 8 hours on the first day, 9 hours on the second day, and 14 hours on the third day. The employee wage is $15 per hour. What are the total wages payable to the employee?
An employee works for 8 hours on the first day, 9 hours on the second day, and 14 hours on the third day. The employee wage is $15 per hour. What are the total wages payable to the employee?
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Upon hiring a new employee the employer will use a ___ form to determine how much income tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck.
Upon hiring a new employee the employer will use a ___ form to determine how much income tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck.
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Where is a newly hired employee reported?
Where is a newly hired employee reported?
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Which of the following will allow an employee to gain knowledge and skill in a trade?
Which of the following will allow an employee to gain knowledge and skill in a trade?
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What is the purpose of the Employment Determination Guide Form DE 38?
What is the purpose of the Employment Determination Guide Form DE 38?
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An employer who fails to pay wages due to an employee is subject to which of the following penalties?
An employer who fails to pay wages due to an employee is subject to which of the following penalties?
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Where does a contractor/employer obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)?
Where does a contractor/employer obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)?
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Which of the following statements regarding hiring practices is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding hiring practices is incorrect?
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What is the purpose of the I-9 form?
What is the purpose of the I-9 form?
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Which of the following is not calculated under the labor cost?
Which of the following is not calculated under the labor cost?
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Where do you register a FEIN to become an employer?
Where do you register a FEIN to become an employer?
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A prime contractor hired four part-time employees and two full-time employees. At what point will the prime contractor stop paying for the Federal Unemployment Tax?
A prime contractor hired four part-time employees and two full-time employees. At what point will the prime contractor stop paying for the Federal Unemployment Tax?
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The prime contractor filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to eliminate all wage payments that are legally due to his employees. This ______ a cause for disciplinary action.
The prime contractor filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to eliminate all wage payments that are legally due to his employees. This ______ a cause for disciplinary action.
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A contractor hires two employees and offers them $12 per hour to dig ditches. At the end of the year, the contractor issues them a 1099 form, indicating the amount of money he paid them for the year. What should the contractor know?
A contractor hires two employees and offers them $12 per hour to dig ditches. At the end of the year, the contractor issues them a 1099 form, indicating the amount of money he paid them for the year. What should the contractor know?
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How many hours can a minor (aged 16-17) work on non-school days?
How many hours can a minor (aged 16-17) work on non-school days?
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Which of the following is an acceptable hiring practice?
Which of the following is an acceptable hiring practice?
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A person under the age of 16 years may NOT be employed to:
A person under the age of 16 years may NOT be employed to:
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What is the minimum age for an employee that will become a home improvement salesperson?
What is the minimum age for an employee that will become a home improvement salesperson?
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When must a newly hired employee be reported?
When must a newly hired employee be reported?
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On public projects, the contractor must pay his employees at what rate?
On public projects, the contractor must pay his employees at what rate?
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When must a newly hired employee provide the contractor with a W-4 form?
When must a newly hired employee provide the contractor with a W-4 form?
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Once an employee is fired, how much accrued sick leave must be paid out per California labor law?
Once an employee is fired, how much accrued sick leave must be paid out per California labor law?
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What is the maximum number of hours that a minor (aged 16 to 17) can work during a school day?
What is the maximum number of hours that a minor (aged 16 to 17) can work during a school day?
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What is the purpose of the W-2 form?
What is the purpose of the W-2 form?
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An employer must post _________ conspicuously at the place of work.
An employer must post _________ conspicuously at the place of work.
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A person working for a contractor possessing their own tools, having customers, setting prices, and is licensed is considered a(n):
A person working for a contractor possessing their own tools, having customers, setting prices, and is licensed is considered a(n):
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Which of the following is an ACCEPTABLE employment practice?
Which of the following is an ACCEPTABLE employment practice?
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If the employer requires a pre-employment physical exam, who must pay for the exam?
If the employer requires a pre-employment physical exam, who must pay for the exam?
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What is the purpose of a W-2?
What is the purpose of a W-2?
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What should be done when hiring an independent contractor/subcontractor?
What should be done when hiring an independent contractor/subcontractor?
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When must an employee be reported to worker's compensation insurance?
When must an employee be reported to worker's compensation insurance?
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Which of the following can an employer request during a job interview without violating the labor law?
Which of the following can an employer request during a job interview without violating the labor law?
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How can an employee legally work 7 days in a row?
How can an employee legally work 7 days in a row?
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What determines how often an employer’s payroll deposits are made to the IRS?
What determines how often an employer’s payroll deposits are made to the IRS?
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An employee working 83 hours in a week will be compensated in what manner?
An employee working 83 hours in a week will be compensated in what manner?
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If an employee is terminated, when are his/her earned wages due and payable from the employer?
If an employee is terminated, when are his/her earned wages due and payable from the employer?
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What is the deposit schedule for an employer that withholds $2,500 or more from an employee’s paycheck in a given quarter?
What is the deposit schedule for an employer that withholds $2,500 or more from an employee’s paycheck in a given quarter?
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If an employee believes that he/she has not been paid wages which are due, he/she may file a complaint with the ___________________.
If an employee believes that he/she has not been paid wages which are due, he/she may file a complaint with the ___________________.
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If an employee works more than 12 hours in a given day, what is the overtime pay?
If an employee works more than 12 hours in a given day, what is the overtime pay?
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The California Labor Code states that no employee can be required to work more than ____ consecutive days.
The California Labor Code states that no employee can be required to work more than ____ consecutive days.
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What is the overtime pay rate after 8 hours of work?
What is the overtime pay rate after 8 hours of work?
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What is the definition of a statutory employee?
What is the definition of a statutory employee?
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Contributions for Unemployment and Disability purposes are made on the basis of taxable wages. _________________ are considered taxable wages.
Contributions for Unemployment and Disability purposes are made on the basis of taxable wages. _________________ are considered taxable wages.
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In a construction business, who is responsible for training new employees?
In a construction business, who is responsible for training new employees?
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How often must employees be paid?
How often must employees be paid?
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What is considered a full-time job?
What is considered a full-time job?
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Generally, labor performed between the 16th and the last day of the month must be paid for:
Generally, labor performed between the 16th and the last day of the month must be paid for:
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At what point must a contractor obtain a federal employer identification number?
At what point must a contractor obtain a federal employer identification number?
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A contractor hires their first employee. The contractor must register as an employer with EDD:
A contractor hires their first employee. The contractor must register as an employer with EDD:
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On a public works project, an hourly employee works 7.7 hours on Monday, 6.2 hours on Tuesday, 11.8 hours on Wednesday, 9 hours on Thursday and 7.2 on Friday. How should the wages be computed?
On a public works project, an hourly employee works 7.7 hours on Monday, 6.2 hours on Tuesday, 11.8 hours on Wednesday, 9 hours on Thursday and 7.2 on Friday. How should the wages be computed?
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A company has set policies. Where can an employee find these policies?
A company has set policies. Where can an employee find these policies?
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According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, a time card must have which of the following?
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, a time card must have which of the following?
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Which of the following is not a discriminatory employment hiring practice?
Which of the following is not a discriminatory employment hiring practice?
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When interviewing a prospective employee, a private employer may require:
When interviewing a prospective employee, a private employer may require:
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What is the penalty for not making timely payroll tax deposits?
What is the penalty for not making timely payroll tax deposits?
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A worker is not paid for his overtime. He files a complaint against his employer with EDD. If the employer finds out that the employee filed the complaint and fires the worker, then:
A worker is not paid for his overtime. He files a complaint against his employer with EDD. If the employer finds out that the employee filed the complaint and fires the worker, then:
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According to the California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook (CalDAG), a contractor must not discriminate against qualified individuals under what circumstance(s)?
According to the California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook (CalDAG), a contractor must not discriminate against qualified individuals under what circumstance(s)?
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